A Higher Loyalty
A Higher Loyalty
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2018
Book Brief
312
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Washington D.C. • 2010s
2018
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In his memoir, A Higher Loyalty (2018), former FBI Director James Comey discusses his law enforcement career, beginning as a U.S. Attorney in New York, his rise to U.S. Attorney General, and his tenure as FBI Director under Presidents Bush and Obama, with particular focus on his tumultuous relationship with President Trump and his controversial firing amidst an investigation into Trump's affairs. This book contains themes related to violence and public corruption.
Informative
Contemplative
Mysterious
Emotional
Challenging
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
James Comey's A Higher Loyalty receives mixed reviews. Positively, readers appreciate the insightful look into ethical leadership and Comey's career. Criticisms focus on perceived self-justification and unaddressed biases. While it's a compelling read on integrity in politics, opinions vary on its overall impact and objectivity.
Who Should Read A Higher Loyalty?
A reader who would enjoy A Higher Loyalty by James Comey is likely interested in U.S. politics, ethics in leadership, and insider perspectives on government. Fans of Fear by Bob Woodward and What Happened by Hillary Clinton will find this memoir's insights and behind-the-scenes accounts particularly engaging.
48,488 ratings
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312
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Washington D.C. • 2010s
2018
Adult
18+ years
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